Category Archives: Avery Patterson

Sep 8, 2009

As the Ducks look for answers following their worst offensive showing in 15 years, UO coach Chip Kelly said there was a renewed focus entering this week.
“We got a lot of good work in for a Monday,” he said after the Ducks’ first full practice since Thursday night’s 19-8 loss at Boise State.
Oregon didn’t pick up a first down in the first half Thursday, and its 152 yards of offense were the lowest since 1994. Read more …

Sep 7, 2009

Senior safety T.J. Ward did not attend practice today as he recovers from an ankle injury suffered in Thursday’s loss to Boise State.
Ward is listed as day to day, UO coach Chip Kelly said, meaning his availability for Saturday’s game against Purdue hasn’t been determined. John Boyett, who replaced Ward following the injury Thursday, was with the first-team defense today. Read more …

Aug 7, 2009

The most buzz at practice today was reserved for running back LaMichael James and receiver Diante Jackson, who each had a few impressive moments. As Chip Kelly cautioned after the workout, however, the team was only in helmets, the defense wasn’t allowed to hit, and so you it’s really hard to do any proper evaluations. Read more …

Incoming freshman defensive back Avery Patterson and sophomore linebacker Terrance Pritchett were not listed on Oregon’s fall-camp roster today.
Patterson has a lower leg injury and recently had surgery, UO coach Chip Kelly said. Pritchett, who was suspended last fall and returned to the team this spring, is taking a medical redshirt.
Patterson could join the team after rosters can be expanded beyond 105 players, following the first game of the season. Read more …

Jul 15, 2009

Finally some news on Oregon cornerback recruit Cliff Harris, who was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges after an altercation with a police officer in Fresno, Calif., in April. The felony charge was dropped shortly after, and today his arraignment was postponed, according to the Fresno Bee.
I’ve had no luck reaching folks in Fresno about this, so the update is welcome. Read more …

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Ryan Thorburn covers Oregon football for The Register-Guard. Thorburn came to Eugene from Boulder, where he covered the Denver Broncos (2000-'07) and Colorado athletic department (2007-'13) for the Daily Camera. In 2013, he won an Associated Press Sports Editors award for beat writing. Follow Ryan on Twitter @rgduckfootball.

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Steve Mims covers Oregon football, men's basketball and baseball for The Register-Guard. He has been a sportswriter at the paper since 1999 and covered high school sports while also reporting on Oregon football in the Rose Bowl and Fiesta Bowl as well as men's basketball during their Elite 8 run in 2007 and trip to the Sweet 16 in 2013.